Noel Gallagher recently talked to Stereogum in a Q&A session.
He was asked: “You recently made some comments about how dull contemporary rock bands are, that they donβt have the personalities of the rock bands of the past. You were talking about mainstream British rock acts like Arctic Monkeys. Do you feel the same way about some of the big names here, like the Black Keys or Jack White?”
Noel answered: “I donβt read their interviews, dβyou know what I mean? So I wouldnβt be able to comment. It wouldnβt be fair. I do like their music. I think the Black Keys are great. I think Jack White is a very fucking gifted guitarist. When Iβm saying that [today’s rock bands are dull], Iβm more talking about Britain, because I read British magazines, dβyou know what I mean? I donβt read [Jack White’s or the Black Keys’] interviews. Have they come up with any pearls of wisdom recently?”
Source: Stereogum